1 (15 oz.) box raisin bran
1 c. Crisco, melted
3 c. sugar
4 eggs, beaten
1 qt. buttermilk
5 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. salt
5 c. flour
2 tsp. cinnamon

Mix bran and all dry ingredients in very large bowl; add beaten eggs, Crisco, and buttermilk. Mix well. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator and use as desired. Fill tins 2/3 full. Bake in preheated 400 degree oven for 15-20 minutes. Batter will keep 6 weeks.